Patents by Inventor Anne C. O'Connor

Anne C. O'Connor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140217649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a field of biocompatible membranes, tubes and conduits which comprising a photosensitizer which is capable of being crosslinked to form a three dimensional structure which can be implanted into a subject to assist in tissue bonding and nerve maintenance and development. Methods of making such membranes, tubes and conduits and kits comprising them are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Irene E. Kochevar, Robert W. Redmond, Anne C. O'Neill, Mark Randolph
  • Publication number: 20120152261
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure, such as an MRI, can include a positioning block and a retention device. The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates
  • Patent number: 8122888
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure such as an MRI can include a positioning block and a retention device (such as a thumb strap). The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together (e.g. by hook and loop fasteners) to allow them to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block can be composed of materials that do not interfere with the diagnostic device. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates
  • Publication number: 20110152898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a field of biocompatible membranes, tubes and conduits which comprising a photosensitizer which is capable of being crosslinked to form a three dimensional structure which can be implanted into a subject to assist in tissue bonding and nerve maintenance and development. Methods of making such membranes, tubes and conduits and kits comprising them are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Irene E. Kochevar, Robert W. Redmond, Anne C. O'Neill, Mark Randolph
  • Publication number: 20090131780
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure such as an MRI can include a positioning block and a retention device (such as a thumb strap). The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together (e.g. by hook and loop fasteners) to allow them to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block can be composed of materials that do not interfere with the diagnostic device. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates